TTE Mods enquiry...

Anonymous · May 9, 2004, 10:31

Hi, am currently running the basic '03 model roadster and need to be making some mods asap. Bearing in mind that I'd like to keep the warranty, TTE seems the sensible route.

Interested in the lowering springs, dual pipes and 17" alloys - plus maybe extended rear bumper... (per EVO long termer). Any1 able to offer advise / opinions? How do you get in on current GB's?

GSB · May 9, 2004, 10:49

Hi Mat,

The mods you list sound pretty reasonable, and undoubtedly will look the part. You should be aware though that several members (like me) run different non-Toyota modifications and have had no problems with warranty cover, so dont feel forced to go the TTE route if you'd prefer something else.

As for Group Buys, as long as the deadline has not yet passed, you simply add your name to the list to join in. If they've closed, then its always worthwhile sending a PM to the organiser as someone else may have dropped out, or you may be able to have your order tagged on. If not, dont worry about it as these things always come round again.

Slacey · May 9, 2004, 12:56

Although the springs GB has officialy closed, I am still in a position to take more orders as I am waiting on the dealer for the go-ahead.
PM if interested.

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 13:46

Bumper extensions look great with the twin pipes but (and its a big BUT) the quality of the TTE extensions is very poor. They just don't fit and you end up with gaps round the top edge where they join the main bumper material. I would post some pics on my website but having just moved to an new ISP I'm having trouble uploading. s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

PM me your email address and I'll send some piccies to you and you can make your own mind up........

Cheers

markiii · May 10, 2004, 14:41

semantics I grant you, but the extensions are not a TTE item. They are an official Toyota Europe option. While certain TTE parts have now found there way into the options catalogues of most EU countries this doesn't mean they are the same thing.

Darth Paul · May 10, 2004, 16:23

Quote from: "roadster"Bumper extensions look great with the twin pipes but (and its a big BUT) the quality of the TTE extensions is very poor. They just don't fit and you end up with gaps round the top edge where they join the main bumper material.

Gotta disagree... s:? :? s:?

DP

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 16:31

Those bumper extensions looks crap (no offence DP!). they just look like cheap stick-on's... which they probably are! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

I prefer the new TRD or whatever ones... much better! s:)

s:)

Darth Paul · May 10, 2004, 16:41

Quote from: "krisclarkuk"I prefer the new TRD or whatever ones... much better! s:) s:)

Piccies?

No offence taken. s:wink: :wink: s:wink: They actually look ok in the, er, flesh.

DP

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 16:49

Quote from: "Darth Paul"No offence taken. s:wink: :wink: s:wink: They actually look ok in the, er, flesh.

DP

good point, ive never actually SEEN any IRL. Ill try and find the one im talking about.....

kinda like that one, but the pic i did have looked better - ill see if i still have it when i get home.

Darth Paul · May 10, 2004, 16:56

Not meaning to sound tit-for-tat s:D

s:D I think this is a tad fussy and 'forced'. See the way the line comes down from the wheel arch, gets to the bit of kit, and then wonders what to do with itself? s:lol: :lol: s:lol: Sorta runs out of steam and decides to curve round the back, fade out a bit and become the horizontal crease. Love the way the exhaust is cut into it though...

DP

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 16:58

yeah its not the best shot... ill see what i have at home.

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 17:01

DP

I quite like your bumper extensions s:)

s:)

But concerned lovely blue sky and your hardtop is still on s:?: :?: s:?:

Darth Paul · May 10, 2004, 17:07

T'was the day I picked her up from the dealer. s:wink: :wink: s:wink: Soon as I got her home I took the top off and put the windows down. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

DP

Darth Paul · May 10, 2004, 17:25

Kabinski's motor from SC.

Gotta agree with you now! s:lol: :lol: s:lol: That's an ass rivalled only by Kylie. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

DP

Peter Laborne · May 10, 2004, 17:46

Quote from: "krisclarkuk"Those bumper extensions looks crap (no offence DP!).

I'm with DP on this one.

Look:

Pictures don't do it justice. Far better in the flesh.

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 18:29

DP: yup, thats the kit that i like.... yummy! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 18:31

Thanks for the advice and opinions, altho have to admit that went ahead &placed the order with MrT this morn before seeing the comments re: bumper extensions... s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Saw the Evo pics though &thought it looked better with than without... time will tell I guess!

All in price for TTE springs, TTE Dual Pipes & standard bumper extensions (Incl. paint & fitting) was £933. Thought that was pretty reasonable...?

Gonna sort out the ICE next - maybe 2mor... Panasonic CQC9800N! - Kind of appearance related... has a quality LCD display!

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 18:45

Quote from: "Matthews"All in price for TTE springs, TTE Dual Pipes & standard bumper extensions (Incl. paint & fitting) was £933. Thought that was pretty reasonable...?

s:shock: :shock: s:shock: s:shock: :shock: s:shock: s:shock: :shock: s:shock: If your happy then i guess thats all that matters.... s:? :? s:?

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 19:20

Darth Paul, your bumper extensions look perfectly fitted, far better than mine s:cry: :cry: s:cry: You have the exact same car as me, same colour, same spoiler, same exhaust so it shows me that they can be fitted well. Back to MrT I guess.

MRMike · May 10, 2004, 19:53

Peter if ever you want to know what the TTE chrome roll bar looks like on your car don't bother to do a Photochop.. this is the pic to look at! For a minute I thought where has that roll bar appeared from..then I saw it was the brick!

Thats uncanny!

Anonymous · May 10, 2004, 19:57

Quote from: "MRMike"Peter if ever you want to know what the TTE chrome roll bar looks like on your car don't bother to do a Photochop.. this is the pic to look at! For a minute I thought where has that roll bar appeared from..then I saw it was the brick!

Thats uncanny!

Mike

I thought Bama Spyder had come up with some fancy wind deflector at first sight s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Peter Laborne · May 10, 2004, 22:02

It's just taken me about ten minutes to work out what you two were on about. I've been looking and looking at the photo. The thing is I have had that same view for more than the past three years, so to me it looked normal.

It was like one of those steriogram images. All of a sudden I could see what you were on about......the lead on the roof of the portch on the house next door.

THEMOSS · May 15, 2004, 02:37

Matt,
Before you go with the 'bling bling', drop the car with the TTE springs. They are awesome. They don't make any real difference to the ride quality, yet the car is on rails! It just does not roll in corners. I got mine from Mr T for 138 notes, and had them fitted by a local reputable garage for 120. Cannot rate them enough. Enjoy your motoring...............